Karcher WD2 Wet and Dry DIY Vacuum Wet Testing

[@etgetg2193]

I have one at home because of my dog's fur. It's a poweful machine, and very very noisy. i use only the air filter because paper bag filter clogs to much fast. I had to change it for a overpriced famous make because of my son problems of allergy (the karcher did good job cleaning but doesn't have a hepa filter system). So the karcher is mainly a workshop vacum and I also reserve it for dirty jobs as seen in the video.

[@mikesunboxing]

I am the same I have a Dyson DC01 (in pretty bad condition) upstairs and a DC25 downstairs and the karcher and a Dewalt for the dirty or wet jobs. The Dewalt is the most versatile with the battery or mains option and also it is wet and dry. The only downside is the lack of a carpet type head. but otherwise it is a great all rounder. It just occurred to me that I probably have some deep seated issues :-)

[@juris.m]

@@mikesunboxing he can suck sawdust

[@mikesunboxing]

@@juris.m lol!

[@dilligaf2386]

I have one I'm a plumber I use it a lot, they are good for emptying toilet cisterns instead of using a sponge.

[@mikesunboxing]

yeah mucky business! But these Vacs make life a little easier

[@bustersgarage]

I found a great solution for these being so top heavy or blowing itself across the floor when you turn it on, I used a heavy duty glue (Tech 7) to stick a 2.5kg iron dumbell weight to the bottom of the body and I haven't had any tipping issues OR it driving itself across my garage with the exhaust when not super full. I even used it to vacuum up the driveway after spilling a bin full of waste metal shards and wood chips. It did a great job and the driveway was super clean. Though yes, I 100% agree it's a noisy vacuum!

[@mikesunboxing]

Good idea using the weights

[@bustersgarage]

@@mikesunboxing haha, thanks! I tried the weight on the inside, but it kept getting thrown out. :P

[@stevenalmond4180]

Mine kept toppling when rolling due to being top heavy. Solution: remove the wheels.

[@mikesunboxing]

That would work 😉

[@wilko2907]

I have one of these had it for 18 months now I always keep filter on wet or dry and holy crap they are loud as hell to use In the beginning it wasn’t so loud and soon as I used it once without the filter using it on water the Hoover went louder and been same since This might urge people to keep filter on Hope it helps Nice video

[@mikesunboxing]

Thanks for letting us know

[@oldskooldreamso.s.d7440]

I have this. It’s ridiculous loud. But, it picks up my dogs hair like no other Hoover I’ve ever used. It’s without doubt the best I’ve ever had. My Dyson and Henry had nothing on this.

[@mikesunboxing]

the noise is something i can put up with as long as it sucks like a pro :-)

[@barclayyonks4390]

@@mikesunboxing That's why I don't bloody divorce my bloody wife

[@mikesunboxing]

@@barclayyonks4390 Hahaha! :-)

[@Run187]

Gonna turn mine on at one in the morning when neighbours complain about the noise even though I'm not making any..

[@mikesunboxing]

haha sounds like fun!

[@Mcfads999]

Great stuff My washing machine is slightly leaking I threw my last Karcher away due the noise 😂 I thought I was going to be electrified lol

[@sweetooth1967]

cheers Mike i was thinking of getting one as we have a leak on the shower👍till the landlord fixes the shower .

[@mikesunboxing]

Great idea. Hope it works out for you

[@sweetooth1967]

@@mikesunboxing cheers bud you have a great channel 👍

[@mikesunboxing]

@@sweetooth1967 Thanks! Appreciate the comments :-)

[@owaisshaikh3067]

Should we attach the filters when sucking water from the floor ?i have wd2. I saw the video that shows not to attach the filters during water sucking for wd3.are they both same ?

[@mikesunboxing]

I would go with whatever your manual states, but in practice i found the the cut off ball was rising too early and causing it to shut off. Either way is okay in my opinion.

[@elektroinstal]

In my wd3 manual it is written :" ATTENTION Always work with an inserted cartridge filter during wet as well as dry vacuum cleaning!"

[@mikesunboxing]

Yes that is correct but like I said you can do either way

[@dannythomson5239]

found this vid because im looking at buying one of these,im pretty much sold on getting one now. cheap with powerful suction sounds perfect!

[@mikesunboxing]

Hope this video helped :-)

[@davidgreen3350]

So 1 year use, are you still sold on it?

[@aleksandramocko2678]

Its great for removing foam when i eash my carpets

[@JamesBowkett36]

Found this video to make sure the one I've just borrowed isn't broken as it's sooooo loud! Sounds like a jet fighter in my living room 🥴

[@mikesunboxing]

Yes they are very loud!

[@arajalali]

I thought one is supposed to remove the filter if vacuuming water. Have you tried it with wet dirt or wet leaves by the way?

[@mikesunboxing]

this was a work vac and i haven't worked there for a long time sorry

[@paulmcgrath5259]

Ive tried it on leaves kept blocking up utter rubbish used a henry in the end with no problems.

[@GokuSan12]

I had one before and it was leaking water so is there is any solution for this problem ??

[@mikesunboxing]

where was the leak from?

[@josefmelia4627]

@@mikesunboxing mine sprays water out the back when getting full with water

[@alexcurtis6800]

I wondered if there’s a way to line it with a bin bag or similar?

[@phantombigballs8165]

So say one of the kids did a exosits style yack all over the carpet....could this be used after cleaning and srubbing obviously to suck the water used to clean out of the carpet?

[@mikesunboxing]

yeah i don't see why not, or maybe the dewalt one i reviewed

[@mariawessling7284]

Hi. I bought one off eBay (unused/new), however there is a piece loose and clanging inside the protrusion where the cylindrical cartridge filter goes. Is it really meant to be there and loose? Help!

[@mikesunboxing]

there should be a ball float that triggers the motor cut out when the water level gets high

[@Vegan123]

Just got one in Aldi. Seems OK - will try it out later on.

[@mikesunboxing]

hope you enjoy it

[@hlumeya]

I thought you take out the filter before using it on wet.... Is that wrong.

[@mikesunboxing]

i have heard so many conflicting things about this, but for me it worked best as shown in the video

[@cushere4997]

+Mike’s unboxing Thanks very much for the review, Mike! I’m looking to buy one from Screwfix. KARCHER WD2 1000W 12LTR WET & DRY VACUUM CLEANER 240V. In your experience and as per description and guidelines, will it do the job in sucking out blocked water? I’ve used a Henry and it did the job and I had not had any issues since, but in hindsight I shouldn’t had used it (a Henry) as it’s not custom made to be a wet trade vacuum. Also, should The cartridge filter must always be installed - with wet and dry vacuuming? Keep the reviews coming, mate! 🙂

[@mikesunboxing]

thanks for watching! it should be a good choice but it isn't really rated as a pro level unit and is aimed more to the home user - saying that it is well made (if a little light and prone to topple when empty) the filter should be used all the time it seems but i use my own judgement and it some instances i would use it without. for the money it is a good tool in my opinion.

[@cushere4997]

It certainly looks like a good machine! Your review in a real situation has been extremely useful, sir! I’ll only need it for my blocked water. Keep the reviews coming 🙂

[@lesleychowdhury8187]

I've order this thanks great review I had buy i need powerful one

[@kolakommando]

Aren't you supposed to take the paper filter off?

[@mikesunboxing]

not for fluids, it just gets soaked and kills the suction

[@inferno]

can you use with with no filter ? i need this to get rid of iron dust and some small bits of of metal that i cut in the shop

[@mikesunboxing]

you could maybe use a sock or something to give a better flow but really you should still filter the air before the motor stage

[@inferno]

@@mikesunboxing make sense, i try it out

[@bencrosbie]

nice review! i guess it wouldnt spray water to wash clean anything. but seems a descent vacuum

[@mikesunboxing]

Thanks for commenting

[@springbeauty4330]

Hi would you please guide me which is best for spray and wash?

[@abir.chowdhury]

Bought one to replace my Henry. Verdict: I went back to Henry 2 months later.

[@mikesunboxing]

henry is better but don't try it with water

[@paulmcgrath5259]

I had one for xmas sounds like an aeroplane is taking off when using regret getting it a henry wipes the floor with it.

[@mikesunboxing]

henry is almost double the price and unless you get the aqua version it can't do spills

[@paulmcgrath5259]

Yes you are correct a Henry is not for spills i just wish now having used it that i had got a aqua version of a Henry the noise of the karcher is for me just not acceptable and i found out its not good for sucking up leaves kept blocking up too much the Henry was half the noise and half the trouble the price of a Henry for me is not an issue but will be selling on the Karcher happy new year to you sir.

[@mikesunboxing]

@@paulmcgrath5259 Happy New Year to you too :-)

[@asenshatrovski8241]

Can I wash car seats with it

[@mikesunboxing]

You can remove the water from washed seats with this easily.

[@psycoticbastard]

Thanks for the warning I went to get my ear protectors whilst watching the video....🙉🙉🙉

[@mikesunboxing]

Sorry!

[@davidgreen3350]

I'm afraid I have too have one of these, first time using the wet function it started to spit out water so contacted Karcher and they sent me a brand new one which is still in the box and I shall not be using it, the WD2 is a terrible machine, very noisy plus the clips do not seal the 2 units, I am now looking for another Wet Dry vac, can anyone recommend a good one? as Karcher would not upgrade the WD2 for me.

[@mikesunboxing]

if you are looking to clean spills or maintain carpets, we have been quite impressed with the vax spot cleaner, we reviewed it recently and works pretty well and is compact for storage etc

[@davidgreen3350]

@@mikesunboxing I want a Wet & Dry Vac for the many cars I valet so would this be suitable?

[@mikesunboxing]

@@davidgreen3350 I would say it would suit that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3OaqoiKpq-iqtk @Ugly Bob has said he's cleaned cars with it

[@HearGear]

That filter is not suppose to be there when using the vacuum with water... !

[@mikesunboxing]

I know what you mean but without it the vacuum cuts out straight away

[@DELLIOSUK]

i purchased one ,when using the filter i noticed it sprays water out the back and only collects only a little fluid ,without the filter this does not happen ?

[@josefmelia4627]

@@DELLIOSUK having same problem

[@bearie66]

can i use it without the paper bag at all?

[@mikesunboxing]

probably not a great idea

[@MusicyOfficial]

Nice one

[@makamakica7070]

99

[@blobby273]

You had the bag connected wrong

[@mikesunboxing]

thanks i think you might be right

[@blobby273]

@@mikesunboxing yes the bag fits on two plastic pegs in the base and not the motor end , it does on mine . I was trying to fit it to the inlet two before doing the unmanly thing and read the destructions lol.

[@mikesunboxing]

@@blobby273 Ah - thanks for the info :-)

[@sillysod998]

they are top heavy and fall over to easily

[@mikesunboxing]

yes they are

[@Ricky-km7hy]

Buy This or a henry ?

[@mikesunboxing]

Henry can’t do wet things

[@Ricky-km7hy]

@@mikesunboxing Wife wants a hover for just the stairs. We have a vorwerk and a vax to wash what we just leave set up 2 use wet. What would be better do u think . Wd2 is over 50% cheaper

[@mikesunboxing]

@@Ricky-km7hy save some money and go with the WD2 or maybe a dyson cordless refurb like the v6 animal with the stair motorised head?

[@danturner5709]

George is the Henry equivalent wet vac.

[@aslanpeteredmundpereja9221]

our karcher vacuum cleaner is so loud, any help pls

[@mikesunboxing]

These are really loud. It is the lightweight plastic that doesn't suppress the noise

[@aslanpeteredmundpereja9221]

ahh okey thanks thanks, shocks we rarely use it since we bought it becauof the sounds, it’s like it will explode anytime, and it’s annoying to our neighbor (we live in building)

[@mikesunboxing]

Does yours seem much louder than mine in the video?

[@aslanpeteredmundpereja9221]

Mike's unboxing, reviews and how to yes, since i removed the filter bags, and use it on water. sounds become loud.

[@mikesunboxing]

It might be a good idea to get it looked at in case something is broken or beginning to fail

[@daveogmiles6152]

Good God you weren't jokeing about the noise bloody ell

[@mikesunboxing]

Yep REALLY loud!

[@superiorbeing95]

These things all look the same, B&Q got some Mcallister for £30 at the mo.

[@simarvirsdhandee7130]

Even louder than vax 6131 t

[@mikesunboxing]

Lol 😝

[@Mr_D2_1004N]

Not louder than a Henry with bad bearings

[@martynsutton330]

Wouldn’t a couple of sheets of kitchen tissue be just effective

[@mikesunboxing]

Probably 😀 but what a waste of paper. And this is just one use of the vacuum.

[@davidharrison7853]

Hi. Does the hard plastic end on the hose come off? I've got a blocked pipe & want to put the plastic/flexable hose down the pipe to try to unblock it. Does it suck AND blow? Thanks

[@mikesunboxing]

It would come off but as it is plastic and possibly quite brittle I don't know if it would damage it? Although some glue and gaffer tape should repair most things! Sorry I can't be more precise. Although karcher do sell spare parts, a the cost of a hose is probably less than a plumber? What sort of blocked pipe is it and how deep will it need to go? Maybe you could attach an old Dyson hose to it to save the karcher one? If you go to the local recycling centers they sometimes have old vacuums you could take an old hose from?

[@davidharrison7853]

Mike's unboxing, reviews and how to I blocked my bath (I live in an Appartement) & when I run the kitchen tap it filled my double sink & my bath, I have since removed the bath as I had a new one being delivered anyway so at the moment I've got a blank end on it.

[@springbeauty4330]

@A E any idea?